{"id":10290,"date":"2025-03-17T11:35:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=10290"},"modified":"2025-03-17T11:35:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T11:35:32","slug":"finance-minister-urges-parliament-to-support-2025-budget-estimates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=10290","title":{"rendered":"Finance Minister urges Parliament to support 2025 budget estimates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Parliament to fully support the government\u2019s 2025 budget estimates, highlighting key revenue and expenditure measures designed to drive economic growth and support the country\u2019s fiscal objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Post-Budget Workshop in Parliament, the finance minister emphasized that the proposed budget sets out a clear roadmap for fiscal stability and inclusive growth.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have outlined a number of revenue and expenditure measures in the 2025 budget to support the achievement of our fiscal objectives and targets. And we would like to call on this esteemed House, particularly my colleagues, the Members of Parliament, to support these measures and the passage of the various legislations that will operationalize these initiatives as soon as possible,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Among the key initiatives outlined in the 2025 budget are the ambitious rollout of the 24-hour economy policy, aimed at fostering inclusive growth and creating more job opportunities across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The finance minister explained that the policy would leverage various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, and services, to boost productivity and stimulate economic activity around the clock.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome initiatives that we have proposed for implementation in this budget are as follows: we are proposing to roll out the 24-hour economy policy to support inclusive growth and job creation. We also propose to roll out the GH\u00a210 billion\u00a0<em>Big Push<\/em>\u00a0policy beginning this year,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>This initiative will focus on infrastructure development, job creation, and unlocking opportunities in key sectors, ultimately contributing to economic growth and poverty reduction.<\/p>\n<p>The Finance Minister also announced plans for the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board, an entity designed to enhance foreign exchange inflows and build the country\u2019s gold reserves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proposing the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board to support foreign exchange inflows and gold reserve accumulation to benefit our dear country,\u201d he noted<\/p>\n<p>The finance minister concluded by reiterating the importance of swift legislative action to ensure the smooth implementation of these measures.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has urged Parliament to fully support the government\u2019s 2025 budget estimates, highlighting key revenue and expenditure measures designed to drive economic growth and support the country\u2019s fiscal objectives. 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